CVE-2026-29067: ZITADEL: Account Takeover Due to Improper Instance Validation in V2 Login

Published Mar 7, 2026
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Updated

ZITADEL is an open source identity management platform. From version 4.0.0-rc.1 to 4.7.0, a potential vulnerability exists in ZITADEL's password reset mechanism in login V2. ZITADEL utilizes the Forwarded or X-Forwarded-Host header from incoming requests to construct the URL for the password reset confirmation link. This link, containing a secret code, is then emailed to the user. This issue has been patched in version 4.7.1.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ZITADEL ZITADEL>=4.0.0-rc.1<4.7.0
ZITADEL ZITADEL>=4.0.0<4.7.1

Event History

Mar 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-29067?

CVE-2026-29067 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for account takeover.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-29067?

To mitigate CVE-2026-29067, upgrade ZITADEL to version 4.7.1 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What versions of ZITADEL are affected by CVE-2026-29067?

CVE-2026-29067 affects ZITADEL versions from 4.0.0-rc.1 to 4.7.0.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2026-29067?

CVE-2026-29067 may allow an attacker to take over user accounts via improper instance validation.

5

Is CVE-2026-29067 a zero-day vulnerability?

CVE-2026-29067 is not classified as a zero-day vulnerability, but it still poses significant risks if not patched.

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